On the class wiki site, post your favorite new Web 2.0 tool that has not been covered in detail in this class that you have discovered in this course or elsewhere. List the URL, what the tool is, and why you find it useful using the wiki template page. No duplication allowed-each page must be an original new tool. This can be done after reviewing the Unit 9 material, which covers more Web 2.0 resources.
This free tool is used to make interactive, animated presentations. It’s got a cartoon feel and has a flair that can get students engaged in either the
creation or presentation end of this tool. Teachers can record voiceovers, add music, texts, images in a drag and drop format. It's a little complicated at first to learn but once done so, the user can manipulate time length and transitions as well. It is exported into a YouTube video. As mentioned, there is a free trial, but there are paid add ons as well. There is a business and education version that schools can purchase as well. There is no collaboration tool as of yet, but I think students would find this fun to use.
Educational Uses of Site
Teachers and/or students could use this to create class presentations. Teachers could use this tool to flip their classrooms and engage students in differentiated activities as well.
Review of Site
I have used this website frequently, and I love the interactive ability that it has. I think its a little complicated to get started and figure out all the tools, but once you get a pattern down its a breeze. Well worth some invested time and research.
Unit 5.2A Assignment
On the class wiki site, post your favorite new Web 2.0 tool that has not been covered in detail in this class that you have discovered in this course or elsewhere. List the URL, what the tool is, and why you find it useful using the wiki template page. No duplication allowed-each page must be an original new tool. This can be done after reviewing the Unit 9 material, which covers more Web 2.0 resources.
Student Name:
Emily K. CorcoranTitle of Site:
PowToonURL:
www.PowToon.comDescription of Site:
This free tool is used to make interactive, animated presentations. It’s got a cartoon feel and has a flair that can get students engaged in either thecreation or presentation end of this tool. Teachers can record voiceovers, add music, texts, images in a drag and drop format. It's a little complicated at first to learn but once done so, the user can manipulate time length and transitions as well. It is exported into a YouTube video. As mentioned, there is a free trial, but there are paid add ons as well. There is a business and education version that schools can purchase as well. There is no collaboration tool as of yet, but I think students would find this fun to use.
Educational Uses of Site
Teachers and/or students could use this to create class presentations. Teachers could use this tool to flip their classrooms and engage students in differentiated activities as well.Review of Site
I have used this website frequently, and I love the interactive ability that it has. I think its a little complicated to get started and figure out all the tools, but once you get a pattern down its a breeze. Well worth some invested time and research.